Taking of the Armored Train
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A very interesting historical site dating back to the revolution. This is what I researched. On December 29, 1958, during the Battle of Santa Clara, an armored train sent by the Batista regime was captured by Ernesto “Che” Guevara and his guerrilla fighters. The train carried 373 armed soldiers, ammunition, and provisions for two months. After fierce combat, the revolutionaries derailed the train, captured its weapons and ammunition, and forced the officers to surrender. The memorial is located on Avenida Liberación in the Bengochea ward, near the Santa Clara station. It is certainly worth leaving time to explore.
Ross DanielsRoss Daniels
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Historical place. This important revolution action happen there. A convoy of munitions and arms was send to Batista. This secret convoy was known by Che Guevara and compagnero. Just before getting in the town, convoy was attact, but with no effect, was well protected. Using a Bulldozer, the rebel finally derail the train at this place. Next day, Batista flew Cuba.
Lunix LunixLunix Lunix
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Interesting museum. Several train wagons positined after the crash. In every wagon information of the attack and aditional information of Che Guevara. Also some armours used then are to be seen. At the other side of the road is a souvenir shop. The hole place is covered with a little nationalistic sauce. But for a visit of one hour, it's certainly worth it.
Bert CrielaardBert Crielaard
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This park is really easy to get to - just walk east down the high street, and keep going on along the more normal looking street, and across the bridge - it is hard to miss, and has a tourist shop opposite. It is also worth making a trip to the statue of Che that is further along the same road (another 5 minute walk)
Jacob LawesJacob Lawes
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The site of the celebrated ambush and victory by the Revolutionary forces (led by Che' Guevara) over Batista's forces. Hugely interesting if you have knowledge of Cuba's history. I felt emotional being there....recommended.
Pete SimmonsPete Simmons
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Lugar conmemorativo donde le Che Guevara y la Columna 8 interceptó al tren que Batista había enviado con armas para desarmar la guerrilla revolucionaria y fue un hito para poder ganar la batalla en Santa Clara y prácticamente Liberar Cuba de la Tiranía. Lo mejor que nos pudo haber pasado es que Lilian una Joven Cubana que trabaja para el museo se ofreció a contarnos en detalle todo lo ocurrido allí, también a mostrarnos los vagones que fueron recuperados para montar el museo y todas las reliquias que se guardan allí dentro. Un paseo que vale la pena realizar. La entrada es gratis, puedes comprar libros allí a un excelente precio.
Damian AlmuaDamian Almua
40
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The Tren Blindado is a national monument, memorial park, and museum of the Cuban Revolution, located in the city of Santa Clara, Cuba. It was created by the Cuban sculptor José Delarra on the site of and in memory of the capture of an armoured train on 29 December 1958, during the Battle of Santa Clara.
attractions: El Mejunje, Statue of Che Guevara, Statue of Che Guevara, Hostal Florida Center, vidal Park, Museo Che Guevara, Hotel Santa Clara Libre, Burro Perico, Santa Clara, Cuba Park, restaurants: Coffee-Museum Revolución, Fusione, Valhalla Bar Vikingo, Bodeguita del Medio Santa Clara, La Casa del Gobernador, Restaurante Santa Rosalía, El Sol, Restaurante El Alba, Restaurante La Casona Guevara, LA TURAM
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